Lunch: Quick Chicken Fajitas Recipe | Myrecipes
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Ingredients
8 (6-in.) corn tortillas
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red and orange bell pepper (about 1 small of each)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion
1 1/2 ripe peeled avocados
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup light sour cream (optional)
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional)
4 lime wedges
Instructions
Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium-high heat in a large, dry skillet for about 20 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Wrap tortillas in foil; keep warm.
Combine chili powder, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken; toss to coat. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes. Add bell peppers and onion; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened and chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
Place avocados in a bowl; coarsely mash with a fork. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and lime juice, stirring to combine. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas; top evenly with avocado mixture. Top evenly with sour cream and cilantro, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 0 | ||
Fat 0 | ||
Carbohydrate 0 | ||
Protein 0 |